The Eastern Cape Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform invites qualified suppliers to submit bids for the supply and delivery of animal feed for poultry and piggery operations under tender reference SCMU8-26/27-0055. This strategic procurement supports smallholder and emerging farmers across the Alfred Nzo District, enhancing food security and agricultural productivity in one of the province’s key rural development corridors.
Tender Overview and Strategic Purpose
This open-tender procurement covers the supply of quality-assured animal feed formulations for both poultry and piggery production systems. The successful bidder will deliver nutritionally balanced feed products that meet South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) specifications, supporting improved livestock health, growth rates, and farm profitability for beneficiary farmers.
Product Specifications and Delivery Requirements
Bidders must supply feed meeting the following criteria:
- Poultry feed: Broiler starter, grower, and finisher formulations with specified protein, fibre, and moisture content
- Piggery feed: Starter, grower, finisher, sow & boar meal, crushed yellow maize, and weaner formulations
- Packaging: 40kg bags with clear labelling and batch traceability
- Delivery to multiple distribution points across Alfred Nzo District within 14 days of official order
Mandatory Submission Requirements
- Valid Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration with proof
- Completed SBD forms (SBD 1, 4, 6.1, 8, 9)
- SARS tax compliance status or TCS PIN
- B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit for preference point consideration
- Proof of relevant experience in animal feed supply to agricultural or government clients
- Firm, VAT-inclusive pricing valid for 90 days from closing date
Evaluation and Preference Framework
Proposals are assessed using the 80/20 preference point system under Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022. Price accounts for 80 points; specific goals including B-BBEE status, locality preference, and enterprise development contribute 20 points. Technical evaluation covers product quality, delivery capacity, and compliance with nutritional specifications.
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Key Dates and Submission Details
- Published: Monday, 01 June 2026
- Closing: Tuesday, 30 June 2026 at 11:00
- Submission Address: Tender box, Department of Agriculture Supply Chain Management Offices, 206 Magistrate Street, Maluti Ex College, Maluti, 4740
- Briefing Session: None scheduled
- Tender Validity: 90 days from closing date
Document Access and Enquiries
Download the complete tender specification via the National Treasury eTender Portal: Animal Feed Alfred Nzo District Tender Document
For procedural or technical enquiries, contact Ms A Mdutyulwa at Andiswa.Mdutyulwa@ecagriculture.gov.za or 083-459-2079. Submit sealed, compliant bids before the 30 June deadline to support agricultural transformation and rural livelihoods in the Eastern Cape.
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